Transmitter Time-Out Timer (Tot) - Yaesu FT-450D Operation Manual

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The "Time-Out Timer" (TOT) feature that is designed to force the transceiver into the "receive" mode after a
preset time period of continuous transmission (the default is "OFF"). This feature prevents your transceiver from
transmitting a "dead carrier" for a long period of time if the microphone PTT switch is accidentally locked in the
"TX" condition. The Time-Out Timer "switch-to-receive" time may be adjusted from 1 to 20 minutes, or Off via
Menu Item "TOT".
1. Press and hold the [ F ] button for one second to
enter the Menu mode again. The "
will appear on the display.
2. Rotate the [ DSP/SEL ] knob to select the menu
item "TOT".
3. Press the [ DSP/SEL ] knob to enable adjustment
of this menu item. The "
ing.
4. Rotate the [ DSP/SEL ] knob to select the desired
"Maximum TX" time. Available selections are 1
minute through 20 minutes or off.
Press the [ RCL/HOME ] button to reset the TOT
time to the factory default.
5. Press the [ DSP/SEL ] knob. The "
turns to appear continuously.
6. Press and hold the [ F ] button for one second to
save the new setting and return to normal opera-
tion.
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